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The Ghost House
- Author
- Andie Newton
- Narrator
- Rachel Atkins
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 17 October 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'Chilling, tragic, and utterly immersive.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book. Wow, Just, wow! A beautifully written and unforgettable story. I can't stop thinking about it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Occupied France, 1944In the shadow of the ravaged battlefields of Verdun, where the scars of the First World War never healed, Vianne, struggling to hold onto her crumbling family chateau, takes in her traumatized nephew Blaise after the arrest of her sister by the Nazis.
But when Blaise says he can see eerie figures in the fog and whispers from the forbidden forest beyond the fence, it seems something ancient and sorrowful stirs in the soil where soldiers of the Great War once bled. As strange guests arrive at the old house and secrets surface, Vianne must face the terrifying possibility that the brutal SS aren’t the only horrors she must face…
If you loved The Others you'll love this!
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Readers are LOVING The Ghost House…'Andie Newton blends historical suspense with the eerie pull of the supernatural. Perfect for fans of atmospheric ghost stories with rich emotional stakes.' Terry Lynn Thomas, USA Today bestselling author of The Silent Woman
'Expect seances, a Nazi occultist society, a ghost army, and deeply drawn characters you’ll be rooting for. I was blown away by how good this book was and couldn’t put it down!’ Kelsey James, author of The Colony of Lost Souls
'You'll be enraptured by moments of suspense and drama as Newton weaves threads of mysticism, the supernatural, and secret societies into her impeccably researched historical tapestry. Addictive and intriguing!’ Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport
'This book has reignited my love for a ghost story! I loved everything about this eerie and atmospheric story.’ Deborah Carr, author of The Witching Hour
‘Truly ghostly’ The Historical Novel Society
'Newton’s eerie, emotionally charged tale of occupied France had me racing through pages.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The author absolutely entranced me with this story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book sat with me and lingered' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely gripping from page one. An excellent edge of your seat read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Outstanding – I devoured it. An eery tale told with Newton's trademarked attention to detail and evocative historical story telling.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'It is a riveting, haunting tale that stays with you long after you've turned the last page.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved the characters – it felt like I was there with them in their terrifying struggles – and I was glued to the pages. And that ending! I can’t stop thinking about it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book which would appeal equally to fans of the WW2 genre, and anyone who enjoys a good ghost story. ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is a historical thriller that builds and builds. What is real and what is not? Watch your step! I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn't stop thinking about the ending … [for] anyone who loves historical fiction with a dark, eerie twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is more than a ghost story; it’s a tale of resilience, love, and the shadows we carry. A must-read for fans of historical fiction, and a perfect read for spooky season!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is creepy, spooky, and full of people trying to do the right thing, even when it's terrifying.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I was utterly gripped right from the very first page and was hooked all the way through. This was a haunting and atmospheric read that gave me goosebumps' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Andie Newton
- Narrator
- Rachel Atkins
- Duration
- 9 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008776480
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction, Occult fiction / Paranormal Horror, Thriller / suspense fiction, Psychological thriller, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Second World War fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, First World War fiction
Synopsis
'Chilling, tragic, and utterly immersive.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book. Wow, Just, wow! A beautifully written and unforgettable story. I can't stop thinking about it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Occupied France, 1944 In the shadow of the ravaged battlefields of Verdun, where the scars of the First World War never healed, Vianne, struggling to hold onto her crumbling family chateau, takes in her traumatized nephew Blaise after the arrest of her sister by the Nazis. But when Blaise says he can see eerie figures in the fog and whispers from the forbidden forest beyond the fence, it seems something ancient and sorrowful stirs in the soil where soldiers of the Great War once bled. As strange guests arrive at the old house and secrets surface, Vianne must face the terrifying possibility that the brutal SS aren’t the only horrors she must face… If you loved The Others you'll love this! –- Readers are LOVING The Ghost House… 'Andie Newton blends historical suspense with the eerie pull of the supernatural. Perfect for fans of atmospheric ghost stories with rich emotional stakes.' Terry Lynn Thomas, USA Today bestselling author of The Silent Woman 'Expect seances, a Nazi occultist society, a ghost army, and deeply drawn characters you’ll be rooting for. I was blown away by how good this book was and couldn’t put it down!’ Kelsey James, author of The Colony of Lost Souls 'You'll be enraptured by moments of suspense and drama as Newton weaves threads of mysticism, the supernatural, and secret societies into her impeccably researched historical tapestry. Addictive and intriguing!’ Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport 'This book has reignited my love for a ghost story! I loved everything about this eerie and atmospheric story.’ Deborah Carr, author of The Witching Hour ‘Truly ghostly’ The Historical Novel Society 'Newton’s eerie, emotionally charged tale of occupied France had me racing through pages.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The author absolutely entranced me with this story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book sat with me and lingered' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gripping from page one. An excellent edge of your seat read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Outstanding – I devoured it. An eery tale told with Newton's trademarked attention to detail and evocative historical story telling.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It is a riveting, haunting tale that stays with you long after you've turned the last page.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved the characters – it felt like I was there with them in their terrifying struggles – and I was glued to the pages. And that ending! I can’t stop thinking about it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book which would appeal equally to fans of the WW2 genre, and anyone who enjoys a good ghost story. ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a historical thriller that builds and builds. What is real and what is not? Watch your step! I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I couldn't stop thinking about the ending … [for] anyone who loves historical fiction with a dark, eerie twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is more than a ghost story; it’s a tale of resilience, love, and the shadows we carry. A must-read for fans of historical fiction, and a perfect read for spooky season!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is creepy, spooky, and full of people trying to do the right thing, even when it's terrifying.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was utterly gripped right from the very first page and was hooked all the way through. This was a haunting and atmospheric read that gave me goosebumps' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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